Taking my license road test on wed. Quick questions, any tips on a slow speed u-turn? Gotta do one in a 26ft wide by 30 foot deep box. Havent measured anything about but I am guessing it is somewhere about 2 or parking spaces basically. I am just having trouble keepin the bike a slow speed ride now, just kind of easing the clutch in and out.

Also any other tips? I think I have got everything down besides the u-turn part (I dont have any problems pulling u turns on the street so hopefully it should be alright).


I would like to add that I am taking a MSF class in March but the first one they have is late March so I gotta wait until then.

 

im not an experienced rider by any means so if im totally wrong someone let me know, but when im doing a slow u turn like that i just ride the clutch a little like going easy on the throttle and clutch almost all the way out and its not bad keeping it balanced as long as ur not trying to brake at the same time thats what will make u fall, just my .02

 

Here ya go!

http://www.sportrider.com/ride/146_9512_motorcycle_u_turns/

 

I took the msf course and what I did on the figure eight, which is what I think you are talking about, is I revved the engine at about 3000 rpm and slipped the clutch to adjust my speed. This is easier because if you use the throttle to adjust your speedit will be too choppy.

 

depending on the bike, either dont use the throttle at all(some bikes can manuever at slow speed at idle, some cant), or use very little throttle, but keep it steady...use very presice clutch control, keeping it right in the friction zone...and cover ur back brake, incase u get going too fast...dont use ur front brake, only gently use the back...and when u go into the turn, u gotta literally move ur butt onto the side of the seat -opposite- the direction of the turn(hence if ur making a right hand turn, move onto the left side of the seat)...this will help to balance out the bike more, allow u to have more lean(and a tighter turn) and less chance of falling

this is exactly how it was taught to me at the MSF, and it has worked well for me

good luck man! cya on the road

 

Hello & Welcome!!

Go slow!

 

Taking the riding test in MD in winter--always fun. When I do slow speed turns, I apply the rear brake at about 1/5 pressure while working the throttle/clutch around 2-3 revs (it gives you more stability).

I have always ridden dirtbikes and just got my 04 600rr this past march. it took a little getting used to. I have always been confident, but realize that i am still new to street bikes, so i always try to ride within my skillset. i took the MSF class and even though i was more advanced than everyone else in the class, it helped me fine tunemy basics.

good luck-

 

Turn your head and look back where you want to goas far as you can. The bike will follow.

 

try this link, it should help you out.
https://shop.sunrisecyclery.com/item/13022/

 

The best thing is USE THE CLUTCH ALOT I know it is hard to not use the gas on/off but it will make life much easer. I had to do it on a gold wing.